Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Degrees in Indiana by ROI
Colleges in Indiana ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Indiana
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$350,100
Across Indiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,386
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Notre Dame
Grad rate: 96.6% |
-$191,694 | $49,740 | $80,211 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Southern Indiana
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$290,680 | $33,029 | $20,749 | $20,937 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Indiana State University
Grad rate: 42.5% |
-$385,200 | $27,435 | $23,475 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Indiana University-Bloomington
Grad rate: 81.2% |
-$414,104 | $28,252 | $27,361 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Ball State University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
-$468,824 | $25,272 | $25,134 | $24,984 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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